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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAULDWELL CASTLE (Remains of) | Gauldwell Castle (Remains of) Galval Castle |
James Cameron Easter Gauldwell David Edward W. [Wester] Gauldwell James McCulloch Mains of Newton New Statisl. [Statistical] Account |
019.09 | Ruins of the Old Castle of Boharm or Bucharin now Gauldwell, consists of fragments of massive walls several feet above the surface, situate on a slight eminence covered with forest trees. |
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[Page] 95County of Banff -- Parish of Boharm
"The Castle of Bucharin, now Galval, is an
interesting remain, situated on a fine eminence
between the brook Aldernie and the Fiddich, having
the vale of Balveny stretching out in front; the vale
of Boharm to the east; the lower part of the valley of the
Fiddich to the west; and a great extent of well
cultivated fields and beautiful woodlands all
round. Little of the buildings is now standing.
Vide New Statisl. Acct. [Statistical Account] p. [page] 364 & 365
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Bizzy- Moderator, George Burgess
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